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Citroen 2 CV 0.6 (29 Hp) 4x4
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Citroen 2 CV:
The Citroën 2CV vo], lit. "two horses", meaning "two taxable horsepower") is an economy car produced by the French company Citroën from 1948 to 1990. Introduced at the 1948 Paris Salon de l'Automobile, it has an air-cooled engine that is mounted in the front and drives the front wheels....(Read more on Wikipedia)
2 CV Overview:
Citroen 2 CV (2 CV). With 39 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 560 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. The top speed reaches 110 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
0.6 (29 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A notable step up in power, combined with 4x4 capability, makes this variant surprisingly versatile for varied terrain and light off-road use.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy of 6.9 l/100 km is reasonable for a 4x4 variant of its time, balancing capability with running costs.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic and charming design
- • Exceptional ride comfort due to soft suspension
- • Simple, air-cooled engine is easy to maintain
- • Very economical to run (especially 0.4L variants)
- • Robust and durable mechanics
- • Affordable classic car status
Cons:
- • Extremely low power output across all engines
- • Basic safety features (none by modern standards)
- • Slow acceleration and low top speed
- • Minimal interior amenities and refinement
- • Drum brakes on all wheels (less effective than discs)
- • Can be noisy at higher speeds
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(2 CV: 1976 - 1979).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Citroen |
| Model: | 2 CV |
| Generation: | 2 CV |
| Modification (Engine): | 0.6 (29 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 1980 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 29 Hp @ 5750 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 48.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 39 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | M28/1 More details about the engine M28/1 |
| Engine displacement: | 602 |
| Number of cylinders: | 2 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Engine oil capacity: | 2.4 l |
| Cylinder Bore: | 74 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 110 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 19.3 kg/Hp, 51.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 14.4 kg/Nm, 69.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 560 |
| Max. weight: | 895 |
| Max load: | 335 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 160 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 20 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 3830 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1480 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1600 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1260 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1260 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.2 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
If you could change one thing about the Citroen 2 CV, what would it be?